Which one of the following intermediaries is likely to engage in more asset liability maturity matching?

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Life insurers are more likely to engage in asset liability maturity matching as their primary business involves providing long-term insurance policies (such as life insurance) and they need to ensure they have sufficient long-term assets to cover potential claims. Banks, savings associations, and savings banks may also engage in some level of maturity matching, but their primary business involves taking deposits and making loans, which can be shorter-term in nature.

Which One of the Following Intermediaries Is Likely to Engage